Summary

The Electrophysiology Section of the Cardiac Procedures Unit is currently seeking a part-­time Patient Technician to join its established team. This position is located in the Cardiovascular Center.

Mission Statement

The University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components? patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

Duties include but are not limited to:

* Clean Labs between cases; wiping all horizontal surfaces, frequently touched surface, the OR Table, removing trash and linen and Mop the floors

* OR Clean each night in all 7 EP Labs and Hybrid OR.

* Clean equipment between cases; remove equipment not needed for next case and store appropriately.

* Manage stretchers and beds in the EP Hallway, ensuring halls have safe passage.

* Stocking gowns, sterile gloves and scrub packs at the scrub sinks in both cores

* Stocking linens, gloves and supplies in the labs

* Taking explanted devices and leads from the dirty room in core B upstairs to pathology

* Preparing surgical instruments for sterile processing and taking them upstairs for sterilization

* Bringing down sterilized instruments from upstairs

* Checking expiration dates on products in the Cores and the Labs

* Making sure all printers have paper in them

* Keep the counters in the control rooms clean and organized

* Help keep all lead organized and hung up appropriately

* Keep supply rooms clean and organized

* Pull supplies for cases

* Empty paper Recycle bins

* Act as a runner, pick up drop off blood, labs, etc

* Assist nursing staff in preparing patient for surgery including: lifting, positioning, prepping and additional duties as directed by the circulating nurse or manager.

* Assist with transportation of patients as needed including retrieval of beds and stretchers, transport patient from unit to O.R. as needed

Required Qualifications*

* Adhere to high standards of teamwork by demonstrating adaptability, flexibility, and consistently sharing information and resources with others

* Ability to work independently in an ever-changing and potentially stressful environment

* Demonstrate dependability, initiative, ability to prioritize, and ability to accept direction

* Proven ability to work as a member of a team and be self-directed.

* Excellent communication and problem solving skills.

* Strong organizational skills

* Excellent attendance record

* High School diploma or equivalent

* Understands and demonstrates the core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC), including: Respect and Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation, and Collaboration.

Desired Qualifications*

Previous Experience in a hospital setting as Medical Assistant, Housekeeping/Environmental Management Patient Transporter or equivalent experience.

Work Schedule

Part Time: 36 hours, Monday through Friday Variable Start Times, 9, 10 or 11

Additional Information

We, the staff and faculty of the U-M Cardiovascular Center (CVC) team, are committed to advancing medicine and serving humanity through living and teaching our core values of Respect and Compassion, Collaboration, Innovation and Commitment to Excellence.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.